Wimbledon 2024: Zverev makes winning start in bid for first Grand Slam title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev makes winning start in bid for first Grand Slam title

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev eased to a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday to get his latest bid for a maiden Grand Slam triumph up and running. A nervy Carballes Baena had to save three break points in the first game of the match but recovered to hold. READ | Wimbledon: Rybakina swats aside qualifier Ruse to reach second round Carballes Baena battled but had no answer to Zverev’s serve which averaged around 125 miles per hour and produced 18 aces. Zverev, runner-up at the French Open last month, broke straight away in the third but then had to save three break points as Carballes Baena increased his attacks.

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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz on the brink of elimination after losing to Zverev
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz on the brink of elimination after losing to Zverev

India Today  

Alexander Zverev continued his late surge in the 2024 season by beating his arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz in a group stage match of ATP Finals and pushing him to the brink of elimination. Zverev went to the top of the John Newcombe Group, one of the two groups in the tournament and qualified for the semi-finals of the prestigious season-ending tournament. …

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Alexander Zverev brushes aside Carlos Alcaraz to power into final four at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev is in the semifinals. Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, needs to wait to see if he will reach the last four at the ATP Finals. Zverev beat Alcaraz 7-6, 6-4 on Friday at the season-ending event for the year’s top eight players. Alcaraz needs Rublev to beat Ruud in the final group match later. So, Zverev will face Fritz in …

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev beats Ruud to continue strong run

The Hindu  

Two-time former champion Alexander Zverev, the world number two, underlined his superb late-season form by beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3 for his second victory of the week at the ATP Finals on Wednesday. Should Germany’s Zverev beat Alcaraz to win the group and Rublev defeats Ruud, three players would end up with one victory meaning sets and games would …

ATP Finals: Zverev eases past Rublev in campaign opener
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev eases past Rublev in campaign opener

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 in their round-robin opener. In the afternoon match, Casper Ruud romped through the opening set before fighting back from 5-2 behind in the second to beat an out-sorts Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5. Germany’s Zverev had last faced Russian Rublev at …

German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

German Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance

The Hindu  

World number two Alexander Zverev said he is thrilled with the level of tennis he has displayed this year and thinks his performances have helped quash any doubts about him that arose after a serious ankle injury in 2022. “In 2023, I didn’t feel like I was competitive in big events, I was far away from winning them,” Zverev told …

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance despite injury doubts

The Independent  

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Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Happy with where I am: Alexander Zverev satisfied with his performance in 2024

India Today  

World number two Alexander Zverev says he is thrilled with his 2024 performance, feeling a renewed sense of accomplishment following a challenging road back from injury. Zverev secured his latest triumph at the Paris Masters earlier this month, a victory that solidified his place amongst the world’s elite as he enters the ATP Finals in Turin. Being able to compete …

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America’s long wait for a men’s Grand Slam champion. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev may not have had the best lead-up to the U.S. Open but the self-proclaimed …

Hamburg Open: Zverev beats Martinez to reach 35th career final
5 months ago

Hamburg Open: Zverev beats Martinez to reach 35th career final

The Hindu  

World number four and defending champion Alexander Zverev reached his 35th career final with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martinez of Spain in Hamburg on Saturday. Top seed Zverev eased to a 6-2, 6-4 victory as the 27-year-old booked a spot in a third consecutive clay-court final after Rome and the French Open. But he’s a great talent and there’s …

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters
5 months ago

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal continued his Olympic preparations with a confident 6-4, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Bastad Open on Thursday, showing signs of the power hitting that fired him to 14 French Open titles. “Great feelings now, I’ve been a while now without playing on the Tour since Roland Garros and had the chance to compete well against a …

Hamburg Open: Zverev reaches round of 16 despite knee issue
5 months ago

Hamburg Open: Zverev reaches round of 16 despite knee issue

The Hindu  

Top seed Alexander Zverev managed a knee issue to defeat Jesper de Jong in straight sets and reach the round of 16 at his home tournament in Hamburg on Wednesday. 4 and defending champion Zverev won 6-2, 6-2 against Dutch World No. Too much power, too much quality 🇩🇪@AlexZverev opens his title defence 6-2 6-2 facing de Jong@hamburgopenatp | #HamburgOpenATP500pic.twitter.com/b9peur3wRj …

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev snapped his five match losing streak against the World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, including in the Australian Open final Daniil Medvedev's four-hour victory also ended a five-match losing streak against the Italian as Medvedev reached his ninth Grand Slam semi-final. AP Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Serbia's Novak Djokovic pretends to play the violin for his daughter as he celebrates winning against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. LONDON - Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday …

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic cruises, Alexander Zverev crumbles

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic setup a quarter-final with Alex de Minaur following a straightforward win against Holger Rune. AP Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Fritz comeback FIVE STAR FRITZ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taylor Fritz comes from two sets down to …

Wimbledon 2024: Fritz redeems himself on Centre Court with epic comeback win over Zverev to enter quarterfinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Fritz redeems himself on Centre Court with epic comeback win over Zverev to enter quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Just over two years ago, Taylor Fritz had left Centre Court a broken man. On Monday, it was a sweet reversal as the 26-year-old came back from two sets down to oust German fourth seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 and enter the last eight. With just an inch separating the two burly men — Fritz at 6’5” …

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Associated Press  

LONDON — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. It wasn’t the 13th-seeded Fritz’s only noteworthy postmatch interaction at the All England Club this fortnight — he told …

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev suffers injury scare but holds off Norrie to reach round four
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev suffers injury scare but holds off Norrie to reach round four

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev survived an injury scare and an epic third-set tiebreak to beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie and match his best Wimbledon run by reaching the fourth round for the third time on Saturday. The German produced a sensational display of serving to win 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 - finally ending Norrie’s rugged resistance by converting his sixth match point. …

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev swats aside Giron to reach third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Zverev swats aside Giron to reach third round

The Hindu  

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev stepped up his bid for an elusive Grand Slam title by thumping American Marcos Giron 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Wimbledon third round, where he will face Briton Cameron Norrie. The 2020 U.S. Open runner-up, who lost again in a major final at the French Open last month, underlined his credentials for grasscourt …

Wimbledon 2024: Medvedev survives Muller scare to reach third round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Medvedev survives Muller scare to reach third round

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev battled his way to a 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over 102-ranked Alexandre Muller on Wednesday to reach the third round of Wimbledon. The 28-year-old reached the semi-finals last year at the All England Club but was made to work hard for the win by Muller who kept pace with the Russian despite needing a medical …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round

India Today  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off a valiant threat from World No. Alcaraz needed 2 hours and 23 minutes to beat Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a pulsating battle at the center court as fans had their money's worth. Lajal, playing in his first match in the main draw of a Grand Slam match, showed he is set for a …

Best of three
6 months, 1 week ago

Best of three

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the French Open final against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AFP As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback against Alexander Zverev in Sunday's French Open final, there arrived the sort of magical shot the Spaniard is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. Indeed, this was …

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: In this Grand Slam final, I did everything I could, says Alexander Zverev

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz was a deserving winner of the French Open on Sunday after the German watched an elusive first Grand Slam title slip again through his grasp. The 27-year-old Zverev, appearing in his second major final after the 2020 US Open, led by two sets to one before Alcaraz rallied for a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 …

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz rules Roland Garros, renews a Spanish tradition

Hindustan Times  

The Coupe des Mousquetaires does land in the hands of a Spaniard, after all. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz kisses the trophy after winning the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 9 Carlos Alcaraz, the heir apparent to Rafael Nadal, is fast spreading his command. He’d …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle

Live Mint  

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the …

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz Downs Alexander Zverev in Final to Clinch Roland Garros Title

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2024 French Open men’s singles title on Sunday at Roland Garros with a win over Alexader Zverev in the championship clash. The 21-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz, who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — has now eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to …

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. 1 at the moment …

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Carlos Alcaraz was a kid growing up in Spain — which, considering he’s only 21, was not all that long ago — he used to run home from school and flip on the TV to check out the French Open. Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday’s final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June …

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Zverev beats Ruud to set up French Open final with Alcaraz

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev exacted revenge on Casper Ruud at the French Open on Friday to reach his second Grand Slam final and first since 2020, with Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and the title. But the German raised his game, reaching his first French Open final and keeping his hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title alive. "I was not …

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French Open finalist Alexander Zverev said he "never wanted to hear another question" about his trial over domestic abuse allegations after a German court dropped a case against him Friday. Germany's Zverev defeated Casper Ruud in four sets to reach his second Grand Slam final hours after a settlement was agreed with his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of assaulting …

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev’s day began with the announcement of an out-of-court settlement that brought an end to a domestic violence case in his native Germany. Hours before Zverev’s semifinal began in Paris, word emerged from Berlin that a district court there ended a trial stemming from an ex-girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument. The opponent in Zverev’s …

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev beats Casper Ruud to set up French Open final with Carlos Alcaraz

New York Times  

Alexander Zverev will play Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final of the French Open on Sunday in Paris. 4th seed Zverev beat a visibly unwell Casper Ruud, the 7th seed, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final at the third time of asking, on the same day that the Tiergarten Court in Berlin confirmed that he had settled a …

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev beats Alex de Minaur, to meet Casper Ruud in semifinals

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth seed Zverev will play Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday’s final after the Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic’s injury-enforced withdrawal. French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves him …

Zverev to meet Ruud in French Open semi-finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Zverev to meet Ruud in French Open semi-finals

China Daily  

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Australia's Alex De Minaur at French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France June 5, 2024. PARIS - Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Hopefully I can win one," said Zverev, …

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev reaches his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal as trial proceeds

Associated Press  

PARIS — Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach the French Open semifinals for the fourth year in a row. Zverev extended his current winning streak to 11 matches, including a title on clay at the Italian Open last month, and his victory over the 11th-seeded de Minaur at Court Philippe Chatrier moves …

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman begins in Germany

The Hindu  

German tennis player Alexander Zverev’s trial for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman began Friday, German news agency dpa reported. The prosecution accuses Zverev of pushing his ex-partner against a wall and choking her during an argument in Berlin in May 2020, dpa reported. The trial comes after Zverev contested an earlier penalty order issued on October 2, including …

French Open 2024: Zverev sees off Belgium’s Goffin to reach third round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Zverev sees off Belgium’s Goffin to reach third round

The Hindu  

World number four Alexander Zverev reached the French Open third round with a 7-6 6-2 6-2 victory over experienced Belgian David Goffin on Thursday, three days after beating Rafael Nadal. Former quarter-finalist Goffin nearly claimed Zverev’s serve in the fourth game but the German held firm, mixing up his strokes well to close out the match in straight sets. “I …

French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Nadal goes down to Zverev in straight sets, exits Roland Garros in opening round for the first time

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal crashed to his earliest exit at the French Open on Monday after a 6-3,7-6, 6-3 first-round defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev, with fans wondering if the 14-time champion will return to the Grand Slam he has ruled for two decades. We love you too Rafa, and we hope to see you again next year 🧡#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/7hX4Gw46WE — Roland-Garros …

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
6 months, 3 weeks ago

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out “ Ra-fa! The 15,000 or so on hand roared their support when Rafael Nadal stepped out into Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday, voices echoing under the closed roof of a place he called “magical for me.” When the 14-time champion at Roland Garros approached the …

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal

The Hindu  

Germany’s Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he informed him he was playing 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open 2024. “Of course I can guarantee you Novak didn’t want to play Rafa in the first round and Alcaraz, and Jannik didn’t want to play him,” Zverev said. That’s my mindset going into …

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?

Associated Press  

PARIS — Catch up on the 2024 French Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about what happened at the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the early Wimbledon betting odds are and more: What Happened on Sunday? Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title and third Grand Slam trophy overall with a 6-3, …

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round
7 months ago

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and Thursday’s draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. His matchup against Zverev, the 2020 U.S. Open runner-up and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, is a rematch of their 2022 French Open semifinal that ended when Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle. …

French Open 2024 draw: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev in blockbuster round-one clash; Djokovic, Alcaraz learn fate
7 months ago

French Open 2024 draw: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev in blockbuster round-one clash; Djokovic, Alcaraz learn fate

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is all set to face Alexander Zverev in round one of the 2024 French Open, which begins from May 26 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal ahead of their French Open face off in 2022 The 37-year-old, who holds a sensational 112-3 win-loss record on Parisian clay, arrived …

Zverev’s stock is rising for the French Open amid questions over Djokovic, Nadal, Sinner and Alcaraz
7 months ago

Zverev’s stock is rising for the French Open amid questions over Djokovic, Nadal, Sinner and Alcaraz

Associated Press  

ROME — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic hasn’t won a tournament all year. Considering the state of his rivals in the top five, Alexander Zverev’s credentials entering Roland Garros are looking pretty good following his second Italian Open title. It’s been a long road of recovery for the fifth-ranked Zverev after tearing three ligaments in his right ankle during the 2022 French …

The Italian Open was where Zverev’s career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival
7 months ago

The Italian Open was where Zverev’s career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival

Associated Press  

ROME — The Italian Open was where it all began for Alexander Zverev with his first Masters Series title seven years ago. “I didn’t know whether I was ever going to be on this stage — regardless of winning or losing — so this moment is extremely special.” It was Zverev’s third final in Rome. “It took me time to …

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